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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,020.42 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,020.42 and 355.02 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,020.42 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,020.42 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,020.42 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 362,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,269.51/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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